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[Tobacco and periodontopathies]
E L Dini1, L O Coelho Guimaraes
1Escuela de Odontología, Universidad Estatal Paulista, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil.
Boletin De La Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana. Pan American Sanitary Bureau
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Smoking significantly increases the risk of periodontal cavities. Higher cigarette consumption correlates with a greater likelihood of developing this oral health issue, emphasizing smoking cessation in prevention programs.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Periodontology
- Public Health
Context:
- Investigates periodontal disease risk factors in Brazilian refinery workers.
- Focuses on the occupational health of sugar and alcohol industry employees.
- Examines oral health in a specific demographic group in Araraquara, São Paulo.
Purpose:
- To determine the association between smoking frequency and periodontal cavities.
- To analyze the relationship between the number of cigarettes smoked and periodontal disease.
- To identify smoking as a key risk factor for periodontal cavities.
Summary:
- A study of 528 workers aged 18-64 in Araraquara, Brazil, assessed periodontal health using the Index of Periodontal Treatment Needs.
- Data collected included age, smoking habits, dental plaque, and bacterial colony index.
- Analysis revealed a positive association between smoking and periodontal cavities, with increased odds correlating to higher cigarette consumption.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of considering smoking habits in periodontal disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Suggests smoking cessation interventions for workers in high-risk industries.
- Provides evidence for public health initiatives targeting smoking-related oral diseases.